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VA, DoD guidelines recommend buprenorphine for chronic pain, not full agonist opioids

Buprenorphine may be used for patients taking daily opioid analgesics for chronic pain, according to new guidelines from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

CDC: Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits infants

New CDC research shows an association between lower rates of pertussis in newborns younger than age 2 months and tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination during pregnancy.

USPSTF recommends frequent BP monitoring throughout pregnancy

New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) call on health care providers to check pregnant patients’ BP regularly throughout their entire pregnancy.

FDA calls for authority to regulate CBD products

Citing safety risks, FDA said that products containing cannabidiol (CBD) call for greater supervision than the agency can now offer, and FDA will request new authorities to do so from Congress.

New SAMHSA data reveals mental illness and substance use levels in 2021

New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveal how people living in America reported their experiences with mental health conditions, substance use, and the pursuit of treatment in 2021.

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